A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane. If it is attached to the surface by a narrow elongated stalk, it is said to be pedunculated; if it is attached without a stalk, it is said to be sessile. Polyps are commonly found in the colon, stomach, nose, ear, sinus (es), urinary bladder, and uterus.

2023年11月16日 · Polyps are usually abnormal, benign growths of tissue in any organ with blood vessels. But they can become cancerous. Learn what to do if you have polyps.

If you have had an adenomatous polyp or a serrated polyp, you are at increased risk of colon cancer. The level of risk depends on the size, number and characteristics of the adenomatous polyps that were removed. You'll need follow-up screenings for polyps. Your health care provider is likely to recommend a colonoscopy:

2023年7月20日 · Screening finds precancerous growths on the colon wall, called polyps, which the doctor can then remove. They are not cancer, and most of them have not started to change into cancer. If you get them at the precancerous phase, …

2024年5月17日 · Colon polyps are small growths on the lining of your colon or large intestine, part of your digestive tract. Most aren’t harmful. But some can turn into colon cancer over time. For that reason,...

2023年7月14日 · Colon polyps are fleshy growths inside the colon lining that may become cancerous. Learn about causes, signs, symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent colon cancer.

2025年2月5日 · Most colon polyps are sporadic and occur randomly. However, there are environmental and hereditary factors that increase the risk of developing colon polyps. The most easily identified risk factor for developing colon polyps is age. That’s why we recommend colon cancer screening starting at age 45.

A polyp is a fleshy growth found on mucous membranes throughout the body. Most polyps are not cancerous. Learn the types, causes, symptoms and how they are removed.

2021年5月18日 · Polyps of the colon and rectum are most often benign. This means they are not a cancer. You may have one or many polyps. They become more common with age. There are many types of polyps. Adenomatous polyps are a common type. They are gland-like growths that develop on the mucous membrane that lines the large intestine.

A gastrointestinal (GI) polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue that projects from the inner lining of the colon, rectum, stomach, or other parts of the digestive (or GI) tract. Polyps may be noncancerous (benign), cancerous (malignant), or precancerous, meaning …